Overview
TP 811 of Ammansaari is a wastewater treatment plant in Suomussalmi, Kainuu, Finland, serving approximately 7,100 people. It operates under Finnish regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
TP 811 of Ammansaari is a wastewater treatment facility located in Suomussalmi, within the Kainuu region of Finland. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,100 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Finnish plant, TP 811 operates under the national implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent requirements if the receiving waters are sensitive. Finnish regulatory standards ensure compliance with EU norms. The treated effluent from TP 811 discharges into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems and supporting the environmental health of the Kainuu area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Oulujoki drainage basin, which flows into the Gulf of Bothnia, a brackish sea area of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is ecologically sensitive due to its limited water exchange and vulnerability to eutrophication. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
TP 811 of Ammansaari is located in Suomussalmi, in the Kainuu region of Finland. The plant serves the local community and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 7,100 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Oulujoki drainage basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Bothnia and the Baltic Sea.
The plant operates under Finnish environmental regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Finland, secondary treatment is standard, with potential for tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive to nutrient pollution.
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